Other

ADVENTURE:

Check out a local park - great for park walking, running, dog walking etc

Powell parks (map and park names included in PDF)


Emily Traphagen Preserve (off of Seldom Seen)-
http://www.jameswiese.com/PreservationParksSite/_emily_traphagen_char_mor_.html

Indian Run Falls - head down to old dublin to hit startbucks or the library and then walk over to check out the falls! If it is nice go creeking.
http://dublinohiousa.gov/parks-open-space/indian-run-falls/

Glacier Ridge Metro Park - enjoy some free frisbee golf (Bring your own disc), run, bike ride or check out the wetlands.
http://www.metroparks.net/parksglacierridge.aspx

Highbanks Metro Park -
http://www.metroparks.net/ParksHighbanks.aspx

Griggs Reservoir Frisbee Golf-
http://www.discgolfcolumbus.com/courses/griggs.htm

Scioto Audobon metro park - boulder around on the outdoor rock wall, take your own gear and top rope or lead climb!
http://www.metroparks.net/parkssciotoaudubon.aspx

Alum creek state park - spend a day at the "beach", go for a paddle (bring your own boat and gear), mountain bike (bring your own bike and gear) or hike. Grab a pizza form Cheshire Market (it may look like a hole in the wall but it is excellent!)
http://www.pizzarestaurantgalenaohio.com/


Columbus Park of Roses- check out the rose garden - take a picnic to enjoy while you're there
http://www.parkofroses.org/

Columbus Museum of Art (free on Sundays):
http://www.columbusmuseum.org/

Trapper Johns Canoe Livery- paddle the Big Darby - (equipment available to rent)
http://trapperjohnscanoeing.com/

Lynds Fruit Farm - pick apples in the fall
http://www.lyndfruitfarm.com/

Jacqumin Farms - pick your own fruit, veggies and pumpking (seasonal)
http://www.jacqueminfarms.com/fall_field_days.php

Take a day trip to an Ohio Park/location - pack a picnic and make it an all day event

Hocking Hills State Park - hike around old mans cave and ash cave, camp out at Burr Oak State Park or Lake Hope, hike around at Strouds Run or canoe the Hocking River (equipment available to rent)!
http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/hockinghills
http://www.hockingriver.com/

John Bryan State Park - hike around, climb (bring your own gear) or paddle the Little Miami River! Be sure to stop in Yellow Springs for a bite to eat and check out the shops, the wright patterson air force base is just down the street, check it out FOR FREE!
http://www.johnbryan.org/
http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/
http://www.littlemiamicanoe.com/

Mohican State Park - hike, camp or paddle! Dare to attempt the ~25 mile mountain bike trail!
http://www.mohicanstatepark.org/
http://www.mtbproject.com/trail/960984

Put In Bay - take the jet express from East Harbor State Park - where you should camp - to the island, bike around, visit the bakery and for dessert grab some ice cream! Be sure to stop by Mon Ami Resturant on your way home for Sunday Brunch!
http://visitputinbay.com/pib/
http://www.eastharborstatepark.org/
http://www.monamiwinery.com/

Mad River Mountain- hit the slopes on a board, skis or a tube!
http://skimadriver.com

Snow Trails - hit the slopes on a board, skis or a tube!
http://www.snowtrails.com/

Horse back ride at Marmon Valley -
http://www.marmonvalley.com/

Splatter Park or Battlezone paintballing - be sure to layer up
http://www.splatterparkohio.com/
http://www.battlezonepaintballpark.com/

Franklin Park Conservatory - be sure to go during a time when the butterflies are released
http://www.fpconservatory.org/

Take a Weekend trip - camp out - and adventure!

Nelson Rock Preserve-
The Via Ferrata at Nelson Rock Preserve - an extremely fun, no experience neccessary activity - enjoy beautiful views while climbing up, down and across two fins of Seneca's finest rock (guided - equipment available for rent - groups of 14 can go at once)
http://www.nelsonrocks.org/


New River Groge - enjoy hiking, climbing (bring your own equipment) or white water rafting - look out for groupons for white water rafting - you can get good deals - be sure to choose a trip that meets your adventure needs! The Fall Upper Gauley trip includes class 5 rapids and will be the wildest ride - and the most dangerous - must be 15 or older!
http://www.nps.gov/neri/index.htm
http://www.rivermen.com/
http://www.aceraft.com/
http://www.wvaraft.com/new-river-trips.html

Red River Gorge - hike, camp and climb (bring your own gear) and be sure to stop by Miguel's for some pizza!
There are a lot of really cool areas in the Gorge, if you need some ideas of where to pitch a tent - just ask !
http://www.redrivergorge.com/
http://www.hikinginthesmokys.com/red_river_gorge.htm
http://www.miguelspizza.com/

Climb indoors

Vertical Adventures - take advantage of great bouldering problems, top rope or learn to lead climb! Take advantage of their ninja warrior days!
http://www.verticaladventuresohio.com/
https://www.facebook.com/WarnkyWarriors

Liftetime Fitness Dublin -
https://www.lifetimefitness.com/en/clubs/dublin-oh/your-lt.html

Vertical Reality - learn to rappel and climb
http://www.verticalrealitytrainingcenter.com/

COOK-BAKE-Throw together-

Roll your own Sushi -
How to make a roll: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/02/sushi-101-how-to-make-sushi-rolls/
How to make the rice: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/01/perfect-sushi-rice/

Almond crusted talapia over veggies:
http://www.sippitysup.com/tilapia-pan-fried-and-gluten-free/

Chicken - garlic honey double crunch chicken:
http://www.nlrockrecipes.com/2012/04/doube-crunch-honey-garic-chicken.html

Almond crusted chicken fingers:
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/almond_crusted_chicken_fingers.html

Balsalmic marinade chicken:
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/balsamic_marinated_chicken.html

Chipotle chicken bowl:
http://thedomesticman.com/2012/10/16/chipotles-chicken-burrito-bowl/

Spinach mushroom alfredo:
http://eclecticrecipes.com/mushroom-spinach-alfredo

Best spaghetti ever:


Black bean and corn quesidillas:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/black-bean-and-corn-quesadillas/detail.aspx?src=VD_Summary

Chicken and waffles ( have some hot sauce handy ):
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/chicken-and-waffles-recipe.html

Sweet potato ravioli (roll the noodle dough REALLY thin!!!):
http://www.reclaimingprovincial.com/2011/09/01/sweet-potato-roasted-chili-chevre-ravioli/

Veggie Pizza:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/veggie-pizza/

No bake cookies:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/no-bake-cookies-i/

andes mint cookies:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chocolate-mint-candies-cookies/

Reese brownies:
https://www.hersheys.com/reeses/recipes/recipes-category.aspx?category=brownies

Breakfast casserole:
http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/pork/holiday-breakfast-bake-2.html

Delicious grilled veggies ---- add zucchinni and summer squash:
http://foodformyfamily.com/recipes/grilled-vegetables-in-easy-foil-packets

Chicken orzo salad:

• Ingredients:
• 4 chicken breasts
• pound of orzo pasta
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil for salad, plus 3
• tablespoons for orzo pasta
• 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries (like Craisins)
• 1 cup toasted walnuts (to toast walnuts: bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes)
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 12 large, fresh basil leaves
• 3-5 cups arugula or baby spinach
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Instructions:
• Marinate chicken breasts in Italian dressing for 2-plus hours. Grill chicken, cool and cut into bite sized strips.
• Cook orzo pasta according to directions. Spread strained pasta onto a cookie sheet so it can cool completely. Drizzle and mix 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil onto pasta to prevent it from sticking together.
• Chop walnuts into large pieces.
• Lightly chop basil leaves.
• Once pasta is cooled, mix all remaining ingredients (including ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil) together in a large bowl and stir.

Grow an avocado tree:
http://www.thehungrymouse.com/2009/09/09/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/